We see auctioneers somewhat routinely noting that bidders’ bids once placed (accepted) can’t be revoked nor withdrawn — in other words,...

Yes, I used the term “magical disclaimers” where I suggested live auctioneers aren’t likely secure from potential (or actual) liability...

As such, in the National Auctioneers Association award-winning magazine (Auctioneer, December 2019/January 2020) Matthew Parker...

Said another way, in a forced sale where most hold that anyone can bid including the seller, can any bids be considered in bad faith? My...

More specifically, as we have written before, the non-FFL auctioneer can sell firearms in basically one situation: The sole circumstance...

That analysis is here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/if-the-seller-bids/ As we have stated in countless...

For example, an auctioneer might say, “Start me out at $15,000 …” [the invitation to bid $15,000] and then a bidder might bid $5,000 [the...

Auctioneers are presented with these situations, and usually have one or more of the three following questions: “Can I take his bid?” “If...

Auctioneers typically enter into contracts with their sellers (clients.) These contracts often note the date and location of auction,...